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New to Cville: Tavola’s Cicchetti Bar
On the wooden fence to the left of Tavola, in bright red spray paint, is a single word, “BAR,” and an arrow pointing the way to one of Charlottesville’s newest dining spots. It’s a direction you’ll want to follow: at the end of the alleyway, tucked behind the restaurant, is Tavola’s cicchetti bar, boasting a […]
Tuning In with WXTJ DJs: The Ultimate Summer Playlist
July 9, 2015
by Erin O'Hare
This week, we’re tuning in with a few of the DJs for U.Va.’s newest radio station, WXTJ. The station is student-run and follows a free-form format, so there’s no rotation of songs that DJs must play. DJs are entirely responsible for finding and playing their own selections, and their varying tastes make WXTJ one of Charlottesville’s […]
Tuning In with John Nolan
June 25, 2015
by Erin O'Hare
Charlottesville native John Nolan is passionate about bringing good music—and a variety of it—to town. “I started scratching the surface of what was going on musically in this town right when I started college,” says Nolan. He remembers going to the Clipse show that U.Va.’s Student Hip-Hop Organization (S.H.H.O.) organized at the Jefferson, “and being […]
Local Artist Check-in: Lisa Jakub
June 24, 2015
by Raennah Lorne
I first met Lisa at an annual book swap hosted by a mutual friend. Guests entered carrying bags of books and unpacked them on the dining room table into neat stacks that covered the whole surface, while a spread of delectable treats enticed us into the kitchen. I thought Lisa looked very much like the […]
Posted in: Local Artist Check-in, {art}
Local Artist Check-In: Suz Somersall
June 10, 2015
by Raennah Lorne
When you walk into Suz Somersall’s store, located in the Shops at Stonefield, you’ll first be greeted by a little dog named Creasie, a Yorkie mix that Suz adopted while living in Japan. Suz has traveled to many different places, and as you talk to her about the jewelry she crafts you get a sense […]
Posted in: Local Artist Check-in, {art}
New to Cville: Food truck spicing up Cville’s streets with gourmet seafood
June 8, 2015
by Darren Sweeney
As Charlottesville’s food truck scene becomes increasingly crowded with more chefs taking to the streets, Whitney Matthews understands it’s important for her menu to stand out. Matthews, chef and owner of the SpiceSea Gourmet food truck, is hoping that her hard work, high-quality ingredients, and unique menu dedicated almost exclusively to made-to-order seafood will catch […]
Local Music Check-In: Lester Seal
June 3, 2015
by Erin O'Hare
Lester Seal has an extraordinary voice. During a recent show opening for the Will Overman Band at The Southern, Seal took the stage with just his guitar and a mic. He strummed, sang, and stomped his bare feet on the carpeted stage, sounding at times like the second coming of Jeff Buckley. “I grew up […]
Posted in: Local Musician Check-in, music
Pie Day, Every Day: The Pie Chest
May 29, 2015
by Erin O'Hare
All photos by Lauren Stonestreet The Pie Chest opened its door on the morning of Saturday, March 14 (Pi Day), its glass pastry cases stocked with around 140 pies. By early afternoon, the cases were empty. Every last slice of pie had been sold. The Pie Chest sold out of pie on its second day, […]
Posted in: food, New to Cville
Local Artist Check-in: Jean Sampson
May 13, 2015
by Raennah Lorne
Painter and poet Jean Sampson has a long history with the building that houses the McGuffey Art Center as she graduated there in 1960 from what was formerly McGuffey Elementary School. She now paints in her studio and teaches two classes: “Gutsy Abstract Oil Painting” on Monday nights and “Beginning Drawing for Chickens” on Tuesday […]
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Checking in with the Locals: Ike Anderson
May 12, 2015
by Cville Niche
Ike Anderson Describe what you do in town. I’m a local dance choreographer that specializes in Hip Hop. With 15 years of experience, I’m now hosting Hip Hop WERKshops for Teens and Adults every Sunday at 3pm, $15 a session, at the Music Resource Center. Each session is an hour of nonstop fun with high-energy movement and fat […]
Posted in: Checking in with the Locals, community
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July 20, 2015
by Erin O'Hare
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